Based on 19 student reviews
Student housing in Bogota.
19 exchange students told us where they lived in Bogota and what they paid. Median rent: €335 a month.
Where students actually live
Out of the 19 students who reviewed Bogota, here is how they split across housing types. Colivings and shared flats came out on top at 68%.
- Coliving or shared flat68%· 13 students
- Student residence21%· 4 students
- Private apartment11%· 2 students
What students really pay
Across 8 students who told us their rent, the middle figure in Bogota was €335 a month. The cheapest paid €220, the most expensive €500. These are amounts actually paid, not asking prices.
Converted to euros from the currency each student paid in.
The areas students chose
The neighbourhoods students named when we asked where they lived in Bogota:
- Candelaria
- La Candelaria
- « La Candelaria »
- Bogota In Teusaquillo
- Candelaria Santa Fe
- Chapinero
Listed by how often students mentioned them, not by our opinion.
Questions about housing in Bogota
How much does student housing cost in Bogota?
The median rent reported by 8 students in Bogota is €335 a month, ranging from €220 to €500. These are figures students actually paid, collected through our reviews.
Where do exchange students live in Bogota?
The areas students named most often are Candelaria, La Candelaria, « La Candelaria », Bogota In Teusaquillo, Candelaria Santa Fe, Chapinero.
What kind of housing do students choose in Bogota?
Coliving or shared flat is the most common answer at 68%, out of 19 students who reviewed Bogota.
When should I start looking for housing in Bogota?
As soon as your exchange is confirmed. Rooms that suit a single semester are the first to go, and arriving without anything booked is the single most common regret in these reviews.
Are there student residences in Bogota?
Yes. 21% of the students who reviewed Bogota stayed in one. Residences come furnished with bills included, which avoids the local-guarantor problem most exchange students hit.
How can I find cheap student accommodation in Bogota?
Share rather than rent alone, look one transport zone out from the centre, and commit to a full semester. The students at the bottom of the range in Bogota did all three.
Where these numbers come from
19 exchange students who lived in Bogota filled in our review form after their semester. Every figure on this page is computed from their answers. Nothing here is an estimate.
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The cities students told us the most about.
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